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New mathematical innovation helps identify distant planet atmospheres
The rise and fall of sunlight reflected off the Moon, as it presents its different faces to us, is known as a "phase curve"
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Researchers uncover the key to sustaining your exercise activity
When people set their own exercise goals – and then pursue them immediately – it’s more likely to result in lasting positive changes
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Science and student payloads to fly aboard NASA's next scientific balloons mission
NASA's Scientific Balloon Program's 2021 fall campaign is now underway in New Mexico, launching the first three of eight missions in August
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


AI helps to spot single diseased cells
The Human Cell Atlas is the world’s largest, growing single-cell reference atlas. It contains references of millions of cells.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


NASA confirms Perseverance Mars rover got its first piece of rock
NASA has confirmed that its Perseverance rover has succeeded in collecting its first rock sample on Mars.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Meet the fish guarding genetic secrets that can unravel humanity’s evolution
As we live and breathe, ancient-looking fish known as bowfin are guarding genetic secrets that that can help unravel humanity’s evolution
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Should we be worried about solar radiation exposure during airline travel?
Commercial flight crews have to work with the occupational hazard of aviation radiation exposure. Aviation guidelines aim to mitigate it.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Getting to the core of a more nutritious apple
By showing relationships between genetics and compounds in apple fruits the platform can take the guesswork, and time out of breeding.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease can be explained by smoking and poor eating habits.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


New LED innovation will enable refrigerators to identify food that is spoiling
Your smart device could soon be even smarter with a new infrared light emitting diode that is ‘tuneable’ to different wavelengths of light
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


People look alike if we think they have similar personalities, new study finds
Do Vladimir Putin and Justin Bieber look alike? They do if you think they have similar personalities, shows a new study by psychologists.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Could devices that never wear out ever become a reality?
It has long been human’s dream to create long-lasting and durable devices. However, ubiquitous wear hugely limits the life of products.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Turning cameras off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue
More than a year after the pandemic resulted in many employees shifting to remote work, virtual meetings have become a familiar part of life
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Are genetic tests better than blood tests for cardiovascular diseases?
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of risks.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Unified theory finally explains how materials transform from solids to liquids
Years of meticulous experimentation have paid off for researchers aiming to unify the physics that defines transition from solid to liquid.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 5, 2021


How likely are catastrophic supervolcano eruptions happening soon
Research teams that studied an ancient supervolcano in Indonesia found such volcanoes remain active and hazardous for thousands of years
Joseph Shavit
Sep 5, 2021


Struggling to learn a new language? Blame it on your brain
A study in patients with epilepsy is helping researchers understand how the brain manages the task of learning a new language
Joshua Shavit
Sep 5, 2021


Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 5, 2021


Beauty Premium - is there a link between physical attractiveness and income
Beauty premium is the notion that those who are more physically attractive tend to have a greater income. However, is it true?
Joseph Shavit
Sep 5, 2021


School day structure during off days benefit children’s health
Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine, could benefit children’s health.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 5, 2021
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